Student Programmer (Spring)

The Language Learning Center (LLC) is a computer lab that serves the needs of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL). The LLC provides language placement testing services, foreign language books, films, and games, and also provides first-response technical support for the department. The LLC is offering a position as student specialist in programming. This position will involve maintaining web and desktop applications, databases, and reports. The position also involves interfacing with students and faculty on a daily basis.

Job Duties:

• Maintain websites for MLLL and LLC 
• Maintain optimal performance of desktop and web applications 
• Manage databases and reports 
• Manage video streaming capabilities; prepare and upload video content
• Assist students with placement tests and language assessment procedures
• Assist faculty and staff with technical requests
• Work closely with other LLC staff to complete larger projects 
• Maintain a clean and professional atmosphere 
• Manage reservations of communal spaces 
• Other duties as assigned

This position will be required to work during the spring semester, preferably 12-20 hours. 

Interview:

If selected for an interview, you may be asked to write a solution to a simple programming question on a whiteboard in either pseudo-code or a programming language of your choice.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Sample or example of your programming (ex: copy of code with description of the purpose, link to a website, screenshot, etc.) 

Required Education:  Must be currently enrolled in the Spring Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach Spring 2024 class schedule.

Skills:

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  Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English
  
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  Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
  
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  Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
  
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  Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
  
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  Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
  
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  Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
  
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  Strong initiative to solve problems
  
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  Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
  
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  Customer service
  

Departmental Preferences:

Experience in the following technologies and programming languages are preferred:

• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• C#
• Python
• SQL Server
• ASP.NET
• IIS
• XM
• Computer Networking

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others
• Ability to sit or stand for short or extended periods of time 
• Ability to crouch, crawl, bend or stoop
• Ability to engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists or fingers

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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